ABOUT US

Catalyst is an Edmonton-based theatre company that creates bold new productions under the leadership of Artistic Director, Jonathan Christenson. Catalyst's work can be described as "small-scale spectacle" - big plays with big ideas, stunning, surreal designs, evocative musical scores, and a heightened approach to language, movement and performance style.

The company has been recognized nationally and internationally for its unique theatrical vision.

Past productions have toured England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, the U.S.A. and Canada and have been honoured with over forty awards.

In addition to creating new work, Catalyst runs a funky and flexible performance venue - a 140-seat converted warehouse in the heart of Edmonton's theatre district. For the past five years, the venue has been the home of Catalyst's Blind Dates, a series of three to four creation-based productions from across Canada and around the world.

During this time we have presented work from Russia, Ireland, England, Scotland and South Africa, as well as from Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, St. John's and Calgary.  The venue is also used by several of Edmonton's festivals, theatre & dance companies, and musicians to present their own work.

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"Alberta’s international-award-winning
Catalyst Theatre revels in juxtaposition”
Gilbert A Bouchard
The Globe and Mail, Canada


 

"With its unique visual language
and disorientating sense of humour,
Catalyst promises to rewrite
the theatrical agenda
for other companies
straining to be original.”
Rachel Haliburton
The Independent, U.K.